Senior Plant Technician Gene Therapy Development Center, Penzberg in Penzberg bei Roche

Are you looking for a new challenge?

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Cell & Gene Therapy organization (PTC), we are united by our vision to drive and realize cell and gene therapies by translating scientific progress into life-changing experiences for patients. Our core business is to bring game-changing viral vector based therapies from early clinical supply into the market to serve patients with an unmet clinical need to cure diseases. We are doing this by developing world-class AAV manufacturing processes using cutting-edge technology for the whole value chain. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to make extraordinary life-changing gene therapies a reality for the patients.

The position:

You will join an expert team in the area of clinical GMP manufacturing for viral vector based therapies. The main objective of your work is to support GMP manufacturing processes for AAVs. Additionally, you will be responsible for the introduction of new technologies and the qualification of new equipment in the production area. You can expect a versatile and varied job in a highly innovative working environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• You are responsible for process equipment and devices for the clinical production of viral vector based therapies under GMP

• You perform media preparation, fermentation and/or downstream operations and supervise the processes for the production of viral vectors

• You plan, coordinate and document commissioning, qualification and change control for equipment and procedures in the GMP area

• You create SOPs, manufacturing and testing instructions or other documents under GMP requirements

• You support the digitalization by active contribution to digital and data analytics projects

You can identify with the following statements?

• You have graduated in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry or a comparable field of study/education with at least 2 years of experience in a pilot, clinical or commercial production environment

• You have extensive knowledge and experience in the operation of cell culture and/or downstream equipment. Expertise in single use technologies and in viral vector production operations up to 500L helps you to fulfill the required tasks

• You are experienced to work in a GMP environment and to deal with viral vectors including biosafety requirements

• You are characterized by your careful, independent and responsible way of working as well as your enjoyment of working in a team

• You foster a collaborative and trusting relationship

• Your great self-motivation and willingness to work together interdisciplinary enables you to find innovative solutions

• At the same time, new topics and learning new things are the stimulus that makes your daily work even more diverse

• Your very good English skills allow you to work together efficiently in a global environment

This Position isfixed-termto3years

Application documents

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At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche at Penzberg, near Munich, employs more than 7,000 people. The site is one of the largest biotechnology centers in Europe and the only Roche site with research, development and production for both Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics under one roof. From your beginning with Roche, our motivated team will welcome and support you. Numerous opportunities for personal development, flexible work hours, attractive compensation packages and special family assistance programs are available.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.